Do you want to know what I really like about Austin? It’s the weather in winter. Today I had lunch sitting outside with temperatures around 70F/(~21C). After two days of rain and fairly cold weather (40ies/~5C), we’re back to blue skies, calm winds and warm temperatures. With the low standing sun, the bright light is just amazing. January and February have been my favorite months over the last couple of years. Many times it stayed dry for multiple weeks during this time. Of course in summer the lakes are great and soaring can be just awesome in July/August, but temperetures are much less enjoyable (40C). Many people seem to agree, judging by the inflow of people from colder states from the north, or more expensive regions at either coast. Austin’s economy is still humming along nicely, although at a somewhat slower pace than 2007 and I’m not claiming we’re shielded from the national and global financial crisis. It’s just more managable down here…